Speeding motorcyclist catches SAPD's attention

Updated 4:36 pm, Thursday, February 13, 2014

This video clip shows a motorcyclist splitting lanes on northbound I-35 near SAMMC at high speeds in heavy traffic. The video led officers to the Facebook page of Albert Rodriguez, who is now being sought by the SAPD. (Video courtesy of SAPD)

Media: San Antonio Express-News

SAN ANTONIO — A man suspected of posting a video of himself flying down a San Antonio highway on a motorcycle has ridden himself right onto the San Antonio Police Department's radar.

Sgt. Javier Salazar, an SAPD spokesman, said authorities became aware of the reckless driving incident after someone posted a video on the department's Facebook page. The clip, shot with a helmet camera, showed a motorcyclist splitting lanes on northbound Interstate 35 at high speeds in heavy traffic.

Clicking on the video took officers to the page of Albert Rodriguez, who is now being sought by police.

Officers at SAPD's San Antonio Regional Intelligence Center were able to determine that Rodriguez, in his late 20s, has several outstanding warrants on charges including retaliation, evading arrest and family violence.

Once apprehended, Salazar said Rodriguez will face at least the charges on his outstanding warrants. If police determine Rodriguez was the man on the motorcycle, he could face additional charges related to the reckless driving displayed in the video.

“He wanted attention, obviously, by posting this video to Facebook,” Salazar said. “He's got some now. I don't know if it's the kind he wanted.”

mdwilson@express-news.net

Twitter: @MDWilsonSA

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